Board Games… Game of the Month, November 2025: Deep Sea Adventure 29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025 This month's game of the month is Deep Sea Adventure, another fun, little game from Oink. We've previously looked at other Oink game, namely Scout and A Fake Artist Goes…
RPGs D&D Sucks and So Do You: Spells That Ruin the Plot (And the DM’s Will to Live) 26 Nov 202526 Nov 2025 You spent hours crafting a mystery, building tension, and weaving a delicate web of intrigue. Then the wizard cast one bloody spell and turned your campaign into a speedrun. Here…
Card Games… Magic Monday: Why My Rabbit Token Deck Might Be My Strongest Commander Deck 24 Nov 202522 Nov 2025 There’s a moment in every Commander game when you realise your deck isn’t just performing; it’s humming. Not spiking, not floundering. Just doing exactly what it’s meant to do. For…
RPGs D&D Sucks and So Do You: The Real Reason You Picked That Voice 19 Nov 20258 Nov 2025 You said it was “for roleplay.” You said it “fit the character.” But we all know the truth: your character voice is a window into your soul, and it’s screaming.…
Card Games… Magic Monday: Changing the Game with Jeska’s Will 17 Nov 202515 Nov 2025 Let’s look at some game changers! I’ve got some mixed feelings about WotC’s definition of these powerful cards. They’re staples of the format, and they’re undeniably powerful, but the Game…
RPGs… Lessons from Hades: How a Roguelike Can Reshape Your Tabletop Game 16 Nov 202515 Nov 2025 Supergiant’s Hades is a fantastic game. It is fluid, stylish, and emotionally resonant. But beyond its excellent gameplay and mythic storytelling, it offers something subtler: some lessons that are transferable…
RPGs D&D Sucks and So Do You: Why Every D&D Monster Is a Metaphor for Your Ex 12 Nov 202512 Nov 2025 You thought you left them behind. But every dungeon, every encounter, every initiative roll is haunted by echoes of your past relationship. Turns out, the Monster Manual is just a…
Books… Book Review: Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde (and Some Play Notes) 11 Nov 202511 Nov 2025 Red Side Story is a novel by Jasper Fforde. It was released in 2024 as a sequel to his 2009 novel, Shades of Grey. This review is intended to be…
Card Games… Magic Monday: An Open Letter to My Commander Pod: I’m Sorry, But Also You Knew What This Was 10 Nov 202510 Nov 2025 Dear esteemed members of my regular pod, I write to you today with a heavy heart, a slightly melted deck box, and a sincere desire to apologise for my conduct…
Miniature Games… Excited for the Maggotkin Refresh Reveal 9 Nov 20258 Nov 2025 The latest previews are in, and it's a good time to be a follower of Papa Nurgle! Well, it's perhaps not the best of times, financially... The reveals are a…
Books… Bundle of Holding: Monarchies of Mau 8 Nov 20253 Nov 2025 Bundle of Holding is running the Monarchies of Mau bundle, a themed collection built around the Monarchies of Mau RPG, a science-fantasy, anthropomorphic setting where uplifted cats, rodents, and other…
RPGs… D&D Sucks and So Do You: Why Every D&D Class Sucks 5 Nov 20255 Nov 2025 Hey, it's a new series! We'll see how long this one lasts. You love your character. You’ve built them with care, crafted their tragic backstory, and memorised every spell or…